Title: Describe the scope of practice for a respiratory therapist.
Course: Respiratory Therapy II (14061-II) > Section: Examining the Practice of Respiratory Therapy

Description should include

- administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents to implement a treatment prescribed by a doctor
- transcribing and implementing a doctor’s written or oral orders for respiratory therapy
- observing and monitoring signs, symptoms, reactions and response to treatment in a diagnostic testing
- implementing respiratory care procedures based on observation or doctor’s orders, or in an emergency
- practicing evidence-based medicine and protocolized care.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What duties does a respiratory therapist share with other healthcare practitioners?
- What duties are specifically performed by a respiratory therapist?
- What organizations describe the scope of practice for respiratory therapy?
- How is a pulmonary function test technique-dependent?
- What is the role of the respiratory therapist in pulmonary rehabilitation?
- How is patient outcome affected by an accurate respiratory assessment?